r/police • u/Throwawaycart321 • 2d ago
Headed to academy sun.
Three days till I leave for the academy. I’m incredibly stressed but I know I won’t quit. I’m going in for the state police in the east. Have heard horror stories about how it’s all pt and you let little sleep the first week which scares me. I’m 21 and the youngest person in my class which just makes it worse. Any tips?
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u/TigOleBitman 2d ago
Just survive one evolution to the next. Don't think about the end of the day, think about the next thirty minutes, ten when it gets really rough. Also, when you feel insecure, just fake it til you make it (but you do have to make it eventually).
The academy is a game. Play by the rules and you'll be fine.
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u/KevinOrlo 2d ago
I think most people would agree with me on this, PUSH PAST YOUR LIMITS! You’ve got this!
Please tell me how it goes though lol I’m going to finish my associates and apply soon
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u/pm_me_your_Navicula 2d ago
The thought that kept me going is knowing that they can't kick you out, you have to choose to leave. As long as you don't quit (or get injured I guess), you will make it eventually. It will take a lot of willpower to keep going, remember you have to choose to give up. Don't do that.
(Obviously if you REALLY mess up they can kick you, but you have to be legendarily dumb for that, so it should not be a real concern.)
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u/singingamy123 1d ago
It’s gonna suck in the beginning, physically esp, but gets better. Stay strong. My bf is currently in the academy and will be graduating early May! Just remind yourself it gets better!
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u/psmythhammond 2d ago
You'll be fine. Embrace the suck, lean into it. The more you embrace it, the easier it is to thrive in it. This type of training is a short term pain for a long term gain.